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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Auto-Save Functions
The Indra500 TTL will remember studio light settings. Previous settings will be
retained each time it is turned on.
Modeling Flash
1. Pressing the camera depth-of-field preview button (if available) will fire the
studio light continuously for 1 second. The modeling flash allows you to see the
lighting effects and balance on the subject. (Please see your camera manual for
more information on the DOF button and button assignment.)
2. The modeling flash is available in all modes, TTL, Manual and Multi.
Modeling Light
The Phottix Indra500 TTL is equipped with an LED modeling light. This is help-
ful for both previewing lighting set-ups and assisting with focusing in dimly lit
environments.
The Modeling Light has two modes
1. Manual mode: 9 brightness levels from 01 to 09 are available.
2. OFF mode: The modeling light will be turned off.
Please note:
1. When the studio light is firing, the modeling light will not turn off auto-
matically.
2. Using the modeling light uses a lot of battery power.
Adjusting the brightness of the Modeling Light
The modeling light can be turned on/off via menu option in
or with the modeling light swtich .
Via Menu option
1. Press Function Button 4 until appears on the LCD display.
2. Press the corresponding function button to
.
3. When the modeling light option is selected, it will be highlighted on
the LCD display.
4. Turn the “Adjust/Set knob” to change the modeling light mode from Man-
ual (01-09 stop) or OFF.
5. Press the function button corresponding to or the “Adjust/Set
knob” to confirm the settings and exit the editing mode.
Via Modeling Light Switch
1. Press the modeling light switch to turn on/off the modeling light.
2. When the modeling light is turned on the modeling light icon will be
highlighted on the LCD display.
3. Turn the “Adjust/Set knob” to change the modeling light mode from Man-
ual (01-09 stop) or OFF.
4. Press “Adjust/Set knob” to confirm the settings and exit the editing mode.
Flash Modes
The Phottix Indra500 TTL Studio Light has three flash modes: TTL Auto, Manual
and Multi.
TTL Flash Mode
When the Phottix Indra500 TTL Studio Light is set to TTL mode, the studio light
will fire at the selected flash mode and flash power, as set on a Phottix Odin or
other Phottix compatible flash trigger featuring power control.
Flash Exposure Compensation-FEC
The Phottix Indra500 TTL Studio Light can be used to adjust Flash Exposure
Compensation (FEC) from-3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. This is useful in environments
where fine-tuning of the TTL system is needed.
Please note:
1. If both the triggering device (if TTL mode is available) and the studio light
are set to TTL modes and EV adjustment is set on both units, then the final ex-
posure value will be the sum of the two Flash Exposure Compensation Values.
2. If the triggering device is set to Manual mode (if available) and the studio
light is set to TTL mode with Flash Exposure Compensation Value, then the
Flash EV Value will be used to calculate the final flash output.
Manual Flash Mode
In Manual mode the studio light will fire at the power levels set. The Phottix
Indra500 TTL Studio Light can be adjusted from 1/128 to 1/1 in 1/3 stop incre-
ments (1/128, 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and 1/1). Flash modes and power
of the studio light cannot be adjusted and controlled on the triggering device.
Multi Stroboscopic Flash Mode
With Multi Stroboscopic mode a series of rapid flashes will be fired. The flash
count, frequency and power of these flashes can be programmed on the Phottix
Indra500 TTL Studio Light. Multi mode is useful for capturing multiple images of
a moving subject in the same photo and for other special effects.
In Multi Stroboscopic mode, the studio light will be fired at the programmed
manual flash power, flash counts (1-100), and frequency (1-100Hz). The flash
power can be set from 1/128 to 1/4 in 1/1 stop increments (1/128, 1/64, 1/32,
1/16, 1/8, and 1/4). Flash modes and power of the studio light cannot be adjust-
ed and controlled on the triggering device.
Please note:
1. Overheating and even damage to the flash tube can be resulted from ex-
cessive use of the Multi Stroboscopic mode.
2. If overheated the flash will automatically increase charging time. If the tem-
perature continues to rise, the light will stop firing.